Martineck Convicted in Criminal Court for Cruelty
Mrs. Kate Martineck was found guilty of cruelty to Hazel Orme. Friday she received a $30 fine and one day in county jail. in police court she faces $50 fine and 30 days in the workhouse. Attorneys seek a new trial arguing police court docket flaws. Jury deliberated from 6:30 Thursday to 9:30 Friday. Martineck testified she did not starve or severely abuse Hazel, only slapped her with an open hand.
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Kate Martineck
Hazel Orme
Stubbs
Alford
John
Belle Orme
William
Kate
Martineck
Hazel
Woman Scalped in Laundry Scalp Reattached Yet Fails to Heal
Josephine Stevens, injured in a laundry accident ten days ago, remains unimproved at City hospital. Surgeons sewed the scalp back on but it refused to heal and was removed again, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Josephine Stevens
Public Thinks Terminal Company Rush Hints and Board Reassurance
The Board of Works debates the terminal company plan and urges a faster decision while noting no official hurry. A member told a SUN reporter that the company is in a rush, and promoters push for action within about ten days. The board maintains there is no hurry.
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Board’ of Works
Real estate man shoots woman over fence dispute in Cincinnati
C M Pendleton shot and killed Mrs. Anna Baker Friday on Straferst in a dispute over a fence between properties. Two shots were fired with one hitting Baker in the heart, killing her instantly. Baker's husband, armed with one arm, reported Pendleton emptied the revolver's remaining three chambers but none struck him. Baker grappled Pendleton. he fell, was disarmed by two men, and handed to police. Pendleton admits the shooting but is reticent.
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Ncinnati
M. Pendleton
Anna Baker
Baker
Pendleton
Mob gathers to lynch New Mexico postmaster
A Thursday night mob in Clayton gathered to lynch postmaster John R. Gurer after he shot a man who allegedly aimed to attack him. Sheriff Garcia and five armed deputies dispersed the crowd.
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Clayton
N. M
John R. Gurer
Garcia
More Cruelty to Children Charged in Marion County
Allegations of unprecedented cruelty and neglect against farmer William Jones, east of Irvington, lead to his arrest. Neighbors say seven children fled beatings and sought shelter in barns after the officals tried for years to secure evidence and place him under law.
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Marion County
William * Jones
Irvington
Jones
Indianapolis Man Drowns After Bridge Jump
A man from Indianapolis jumped from a bridge over the Southern Railroad Friday morning and drowned. His bride of a few months was identified as his wife. The Indianapolis directory lists no William Sonnes.
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Onn Hotel
Southern
Somahes
Indianapolis
William
Irish leader Dillon identified underAlias in Canadian prison
A Buffalo dispatch reports Luke Dillon, ally of murdered Dr. P H Cronin, identified in Kingston Canada prison under the name Karl Dallman. He is serving a sentence for attempting dynamite attacks on Wel land canal dams. In Carbondale Illinois, Mrs killed child by smothering received a 14 year Joliet penitentiary term.
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Cago
Buffalo
Luke Dillon
P. H. Cronin
Kingston
Canada
Arl Dallman
Welland Canal
Dillon
Carbondale, Til
Joliet
Neely Faces 96-Year Prison Term Required
A Havana law assigns 20 cents daily toward fines. C. F. W. Neely must serve 78 years and 265 days to pay a $56,701 fine, in addition to a ten year sentence. The case reflects lengthy penalties and questions of local law application.
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Neely
Muncie
Havana
F. W.neely
Schoppenhorst New Tie Tied to City Board Actions
The Board of Safety discussed a cistern cover incident at the South-side market where a horse and mule were referenced. They confirmed John Dillon as fireman and named Joshua Spears and William Wheeler to police posts. The board also asked City Controller George Breunie about $7,000 for new fire apparatus, but the controller was absent.
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Board ‘of Safety
Schoppenhorst
John Dillon
Joshua Spears
William’ Wheeler
George Breunie
City
Lcontroller
Nim
Park board debates baths concerts and funds
The park board met and discussed spending 87 000 on Friday to provide concerts for the Darks and a bathhouse at Riverside park. They lamented James E Roberts withdrawal of a 5 000 offer for a public bathhouse and considered setting aside lockers within the bathhouse for park entertainment. The group noted a 1 000 grant went to finish the Garfield park shelter house.
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Park Board
The
Darks
Riverside Park
James E.roberts
Charles E. Coffin
Garfield Park
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas for 36 hours ending 8 PM March 29 calls for rain Friday night and Saturday with a mix of day temperatures. Cooler by Sunday morning with temperatures around 54 at 7 AM and 60 at noon. Winds variable with rain and cooler conditions in Indiana and adjacent states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Reed seeks divorce amid harassment and restraining order
Mrs. Reed files for divorce from Franklin M. Reed and has obtained a temporary restraining order from Judy Allen of the circuit court. She cites abandonment and alleges he curses her and their boarders, threatens to harm her property, and becomes intoxicated near 811 E Washington St where her restaurant operates.
Vee Pasted in the Bosom With Red-Ripe Tomato
A fragmentary note warns visitors to a factory not to wear anything but a Mackintosh. The tone implies caution about contact with red-ripe tomatoes.
Indianapolis youth Fred E Lanys commits suicide in Cincinnati
Fred E Lanys a painter from Indianapolis known as Birchman jumped from the Southern railroad bridge into the Ohio River in Cincinnati on a Friday morning. The 20? year old son of Mrs A E Cole of 4 Massachusetts Ave left home after a dispute involving a woman he was involved with. Mrs Cole says the woman claimed to be married to him in Cincinnati and that Lanys had threatened suicide rather than marry her. The family had last seen him Monday morning after he said he would return soon and he did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Lanys
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Southern
Ohio
Lanys
A. E. Cole
Massachusetts-ave
Birchman
Willie
Gorneslrave
Bryan Calls For Direct Senator Elections In Reform Push
The Bryan family plans to spend the remainder of their days at a modest country home while Bryan urges direct popular election of senators and refrains from further radical reorganizing plans, signaling a cautious approach after earlier hard jolt and suicide-tinged rhetoric.
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Lincoln
Néb
Marck BW
Bryan
Ce ‘Saya
Suits Filed Against F Sugecount at W Washington Street
Three additional lawsuits filed claim injuries from a dilapidated ridge collapse at W Washington Street into White River. Erasma Smith seeks 10000 for head and body injuries. Arthur Mangus requests 2000 for chest injuries. Charles McClelland seeks 500 for the death of his horse and loss of use damages.
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Erasma Smith
Arthur. Mangus
Charles’ McClelland
Geologist Sniffs At Possible Indiana Gold Find
R D Hays of Cortland sent a rock sample to state geologist Blatchley with a note claiming gold might be present in paying quantities. Blatchley examined the specimen and found it to be iron pyrite and not gold.
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Blatchley
Indiana
R D. Hays
Cortland
Sam Shutt's: Horseshoe A Le Butler State Home
Fragmentary text notes a head janitor at the state home with unclear condition and mention of Sam Shutt and a horseshoe item. No coherent event details or dates are readable.
Local firm plans $80,000 three story building project
The Ewart manufacturing company, maker of bicycle chains and similar items, will construct an $80,000 three story factory and storehouse on the old factory site near Michigan Avenue in Haughville. The project aims to expand manufacturing and storage capacity and stimulate local industry.
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Ewart
Scaing
Alte
Michiganest
Haughville
Miss Myrtle O Neil Ends Fast To Drink Milk
Miss Myrtle O Neil, a music teacher from Atchison Kansas, began fasting on March 1 and did not eat until Wednesday. She reportedly fasted previously for ten days to purify her son and character, and though greatly emaciated she could walk after resuming nourishment with a glass of buttermilk.
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Mies
O'Neil
Prisoners Imprisoned for Impersonation Arrested in Albany
In Bellefontaine Ohio area, Captain Hall and Deputy Marshal Boyd oversee two prisoners brought to Indianapolis. Arthur Whitaker and H Li Ryan were arrested on charges of securing money by impersonating government officials. Their cases are set for the May term of court.
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Fom
Alley Improvements and City Council Debate Over Rail Tracks
A murky report notes council members discuss opening an alley to improve street conditions. Officials claim the project will benefit citizens despite existing railroad tracks cluttering the current road.
Bowlin Appears Before Board on Pennsylvania Matters
A brief note recalls Bowlin appearing before the board, with a discussion centered on issues in Pennsylvania. The report indicates attendance and the formal proceedings of the hearing.
Mob Hangs Woodward On Improvised Scaffold in Wyoming
In Casper on March 23 Charles Woodward murderer of Natrona Sheriff Ricker was lynched by 24 masked men who seized him from a jail cell and hanged him on a scaffold prepared for his legal execution. He prayed asked mercy and cried out as he died. The mob left a note declaring the law too slow and warning murderers.
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Casper, Wye
Charles Woodward
Ricker
Natrona County
Woodward
Supreme Court
Sheriff Tubbs
Charlie Ricker
Morristown Farmer Dies By Suicide With Dynamite
George Carter 50 a prominent farmer four miles south of Morristown Indiana blew his head off with a pound of dynamite after a long illness and mental decline. A widow and six children survive. The incident follows a earlier suicide attempt by Dick Evans at Elizaville Indiana who swallowed strychnine but was saved by doctors. He is a well known farmer and reportedly mentally off at times and left a note requesting funeral arrangements with tribal and fraternal groups and music by the Lebanon brass band.
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Morristown
Ind
Geo. W.carter
Elizaville
Dick Evans
Red
Lebanon Brass Band
Two killed in trolley wreck near Sag Bridge
Chicago dispatch reports two men killed and seven injured in a head on collision on the Chicago and Joliet electric line near Sag Bridge twenty miles from Joliet. Motorman John May and lineman George Barrett named among casualties. fog and high speed caused cars to demolish on a curve.
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Chicago &. Joliet
Chicago & Joliet
Sag Bridge
Joliet
John May
George ‘Barrett
Detroit
S. B. ‘Spence
Lemont
Delayed county elevator progress raises officials’ concern
The court house elevator car was moved without notice amid long delays due to strikes and material shortages. Commissioners, led by John Mc Gregor, fear the move may affect progress as workers had only recently raised the car to the top to adjust weights, renewing hopes for completion.
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Court House
County Commission
Ers
John McGregor
Indianapolis search for Sparks couple recalls tragic death
Fred Sparks of Indianapolis is sought by his bride and her father who were to wed Misa Ollie Greentee of Reelsville. A telegram claimed Sparks died of consumption before the ceremony. they rushed to Indianapolis to locate his body, but no Sparks was found.
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Fred Sparks
Indianapolia
Perks
Misa Ollie Greentee
Reeisville
Hoon
Reelsville
Sparks
Indianapolis
Petition Sheds Light on Mine Venture Needs
Unclear readable fragments indicate a petition and works board discussion about a mine venture. The text mentions gala and tavernement. details are fragmented and non-specific.
Special county council meeting on funds to cover claims
A special county council meeting may be called to appropriate money to pay claims. The record references individuals including Cy Clark Robert Emmett Charles Bookwalter and Hunter McCaulin and notes Clark has back dues.
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Cy. Clark
Robert Emmett
Charles Bookwalter
Hunter McCaulin
Clark
German Editor Seeks Photos and Accounts From Indianapolis Mayor
In a smoky Indianapolis office, Burgomaster Bookwalter receives a German editor's letter via August Tamm. The Schneidenitz editor requests the mayor's photograph signature and building images plus newspaper accounts of Prince Hank's visit, all at no cost.
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Herr Burgomaster Bookwalter
Herr Burgomaster
August Tamm
August
Silt
Long
Germany
Tamm
C. Tippel
Schneidenitz
Fatherland
Indianapolis
Prince Hank
Herr Burgomaster- Bookwalter
Prince Henry
America
City Debates Fire Alarm System Cost And Payment
City officials spar over Gamewell Company demand of forty five thousand dollars for a new fire alarm system. City attorney Fred Joss weighs options as the payment looms, with officials fearing impact on civic morale and finances.
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Gamewell Company
Alarum
Fred Joss
Gameweb
Joss
Wll
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William Jones
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AC Jeusey
Bookwalter
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Suigde
Ohio River
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Wedge
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Hays
Sam Shutt
State House
City LiFe
Bellefontaine
Eleanor, Phillips
Bowlin
Pennsylvenia At
Peater
George W. Carter
Evans
Chicago
Works’ Board
Hank
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Croup
Dr. Thomas
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